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Ball-Chatham Community School District 5 Student Success Committee met Aug. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

Ball-Chatham Community School District 5 Student Success Committee met Monday, Aug. 11

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Sangamon County collects just over $2.8 million in County School Facility Tax in July

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 5, 2025

In July, Sangamon County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois College volleyball splits matches at Wisconsin Lutheran Quadrangular

By K. B. Ricks | Sep 5, 2025

Illinois College's volleyball team opened its season at the Wisconsin Lutheran Quadrangular on Friday, splitting two matches against Loras College and Wisconsin Lutheran.

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Rep. Mike Coffey announces free community shred event in Chatham

By S. M. Rogers | Sep 5, 2025

State Representative Mike Coffey will host a free document shredding event in Chatham on Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at Chatham Square.

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Sangamon County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By P. K. Williamson | Sep 5, 2025

School districts in Sangamon County carried over $431.9 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 66.4% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Good News Partners Inc.

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 5, 2025

Good News Partners Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $516,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

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Caroline Peters leads Lady Blues at UIS Prairie Stars Invite

By K. B. Ricks | Sep 5, 2025

Caroline Peters led the Illinois College Lady Blues cross country team at the UIS Prairie Stars Invite on Friday in Springfield, Illinois.

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Keicher and Syverson partner with police for drug drop-off event in Sycamore

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 5, 2025

State Representative Jeff Keicher and State Senator Dave Syverson are working with the Sycamore Police Department to organize a Prescription Drug Drop Off Event.

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Which former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

By M. M. Dorman | Sep 5, 2025

These former Sangamon Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8.

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Government-backed nonprofit Chicago Urban League profiled

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 4, 2025

Chicago Urban League, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $188,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Menard County collects $75,872 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 4, 2025

In July, Menard County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Week ending Sept. 13: 2 inmates sentenced in Sangamon County to be released from prison

By M. A. Miranda | Sep 4, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Sangamon County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

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Illinois College football defeats Greenville in season opener

By K. B. Carroll | Sep 4, 2025

Illinois College opened its football season with a 28-9 win over Greenville on Thursday night at England Stadium in Jacksonville, Illinois.

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Turner introduces bill targeting utility cost relief for middle-class Illinoisans

By S. M. Rogers | Sep 4, 2025

State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has introduced new legislation aimed at helping Illinois families manage increasing electricity bills.

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Coffey joins Springfield forum focused on improving Illinois’ business climate

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 4, 2025

Illinois State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) participated in a small business forum held in Springfield, where local business leaders gathered to discuss ways to improve the state's business environment.

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Week ending Sept. 13: 1 inmate sentenced in Logan County to be released

By M. A. Miranda | Sep 4, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Logan County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

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$265,404 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Logan County

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 3, 2025

In July, Logan County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Inside Illinois Association of Park Districts—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 3, 2025

Illinois Association of Park Districts, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $28,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois College men's soccer defeats Millikin; coach Philpott earns milestone win

By K. B. Carroll | Sep 3, 2025

The Illinois College men's soccer team secured a 4-0 victory over Millikin University on Wednesday night at Frank M. Lindsay Field in Decatur, Illinois.

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Illinois faces scrutiny over cashless bail as state sees changes across education aid and tourism

By H. K. Calvert | Sep 3, 2025

Illinois’ recent decision to eliminate cash bail has drawn national attention after President Trump signed an executive order on August 25, directing federal agencies to consider blocking funding to states that have ended the practice.